I went to the meeting with an expectation that people would counsel alcoholics on how to stop drinking, but I was absolutely impressed when I began to hear each story that the people shared. Those who shared their experiences explained their struggle to stop drinking. Despite people not knowing one another, they explained how relieving it was to shared their rough journey. I realized that this step for them was big and helpful for others to understand that they’re not alone. I thought that this created a secure environment that helped these alcoholics understand where they stood in their lives. Those who were new seemed quiet and not as engaged, but I still believe that everyone benefits from A.A meeting because people have the chance to hear other’s harsh stories. Therefore, it’s essential for new members to understand that these stories could potentially happen to them. Recovering from alcohol addiction is a long journey, but I think those who are relatively new still have the chance to reflect their behaviors and commit to a new alcohol-free life. For example, I was so impressed when a member shared how he could no longer function without alcohol. I was amazed at how powerful and manipulative a substance can be when a person loses it control of intake. So, I thought that it was important to inform others that alcohol intake should always be carefully monitored. Based on these people’s stories, I received a message …show more content…
Even though each person had a unique story at the meeting, all of them showed guilt and pain. The meeting was absolutely informative because I had a better understanding of how exactly alcoholism impacts people’s emotions. Most reported that at some point they felt like giving up and some attempted suicide. Given this information, I should prepare for the future by applying safety and supportive measures to those who need it. For instance, a nursing intervention that can help to avoid self-injury is to eliminate any hazardous objects and keep a close eye on